American Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dry pasta, cooked and rinsed under cold water
• 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes
• 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
• 0.5 cup diced tomatoes on the vine (optional)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 tsp dry mustard
• 1.5 tsp sugar
• 1.5 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp sour cream
• 0.5 tsp coarse salt, plus a little more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, celery, onion, parsley, and tomatoes, if using. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream, and salt. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until smooth. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Serve. Refrigerate the salad for up to 3 days.